2022 Recruitment at the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)/ How to Apply

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) was established in 1992 by the Federal Government after the recommendations of the White Paper Committee on the 1991 Report of a 150 member National Committee on Engineering Infrastructure comprising Scientists, Engineers, Administrators, Federal and State Civil Servants, Economists, Lawyers, Bankers and Industrialists.

The mandate of NASENI is specifically in the area of Capital goods, research, production and reverse engineering. NASENI, by its mandate and scope of operation is the Nigerian only purpose built Agency designed to conduct developmental work in the areas of manufacturing and as such, it is capable of coordinating the proliferation of technologies developed either within or outside of its Centers including patents obtained. Technologies developed in the areas of spares, components and systems engineering are to be transferred to Entrepreneurs for the production of goods and services.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions below for NASENI’s Research and Development (R&D) Institute:

Job Title: Managing Director, Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI) – CONRAISS 15

Location: Mbutu, Aboh Mbaise, Imo
Institute: Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI)
Tenure: 4 Years Renewable

Mandate of The Institute
The mandate of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI), Calabar is to develop modern and appropriate agricultural machineries, equipment, and food processing technologies to reduce human labour and promote mechanize farming and cede developed products to the private sector for mass production and commercialization.

Job Description

• The Managing Director will be responsible for coordinating research and development of agricultural machinery, equipment, process, food preservation (post-harvest) technologies and equipment manufacturing, sustainable energy for agriculture and Internet of Things (IoT).
• The successful candidate will be responsible for coordination of collaboration with farmers and private sector agro-allied industries on the development of appropriate technologies in the areas of crops, horticulture, aquaculture and animal husbandry for food production and processing.
• He is also expected to coordinate and demonstrate smart modular irrigation method to promote multi-crop cycle.
• The managing Director is accountable for the day-to-day running of the Institute; resource management for optimal utilization and reports directly to the Executive Vice Chairman / Chief Executive of NPSENI.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D qualification in any of the fields of Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant fields.
• Candidates must be registered with COREN and produce evidence of membership of other relevant professional bodies.
• Publications in peer-reviewed scholarly journals is a equipment.

Experience:

• In addition to post graduation experience in any of the fields of Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production/Manufacturing or other relevant fields, sound working knowledge of agricultural processes machineries, and technologies will be required.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must possess relevant Ph.D. Degrees appropriate to the mandate of the institutes.
• Minimum of 15 years post-qualification (post first degree) experience in technical fields, and requisite experience at management level is a mandatory requirement.
• Candidates must possess knowledge in the new and emerging areas of science and technology, including CNC and CAD/CAM.
• Candidates must demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Candidates must demonstrate capacity for Research and Development (R&D).
• Candidate should possess the ability to develop/implement prospective vision for the institute, establish strategic goals, liaise with the private sector and other local and international research and technology-based organizations.
• Senior executives in the Engineering/Science Infrastructure operation of NASENI, who meet the conditions herein are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates without factory/industrial experience need not apply.
• Candidates must not be more than fifty-five (55) years of age by October 2022.
• Ownership of productive patents would be an advantage.

Job Title: Managing Director, Solid Minerals Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (SOMMEDI) – CONRAISS 15

Location: Nasarawa
Institute: Solid Minerals Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (SOMMEDI)
Tenure: 4 Years Renewable

Mandate of The Institute

The mandate of Solid Minerals Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (SOMMEDI) Nasarawa is in the area of design, development, fabrication and mass production of Solid Minerals mining and processing machineries and equipment towards creation of an enabling environment for sustainable industrial growth of Nigeria’s mining and solid minerals sector and to transfer developed technologies to manufacturers, mining operators, mineral processors and SMEs for mass production and commercialization.

Job Description

• Successful candidates will be responsible for coordination and supervision of research for the development of equipment, systems, and processes for the conversion of raw and semi-processed materials for value addition and various types of application.
• He will be responsible for establishment, operation and management of metallurgical, minerals and materials processing laboratories.
• The Managing Director will lead collaborations with relevant government ministries and agencies in the design, research and development of programmes and projects.
• He is responsible for management of a repository of information on solid minerals, mining and processing technologies developed within and outside the NASENI system and dissemination of same to relevant researchers, organizations and industries.
• He reports directly to the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of NPSENI.
• He is accountable for the day-to-day running of the Institute; he manages resources the institute to optimal profit and performance.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D. in the field of Mineralogy, Mineral Processing, Minerals Resources Engineering, Mining Engineering, Materials Science, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, or other relevant fields.
• Candidates must be registered with COREN and produce evidence of membership of other relevant professional bodies.
• Scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals is a requirement.

Experience:

• Post-graduation experience in any of the fields of Mineralogy, Materials Science, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, or other relevant fields, is required.
• Sound working knowledge of materials processing, processing machineries and technologies is also required.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must possess relevant Ph.D. Degrees appropriate to the mandate of the institutes.
• Minimum of 15 years post-qualification (post first degree) experience in technical fields, and requisite experience at management level is a mandatory requirement.
• Candidates must possess knowledge in the new and emerging areas of science and technology, including CNC and CAD/CAM.
• Candidates must demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Candidates must demonstrate capacity for Research and Development (R&D).
• Candidate should possess the ability to develop/implement prospective vision for the institute, establish strategic goals, liaise with the private sector and other local and international research and technology-based organizations.
• Senior executives in the Engineering/Science Infrastructure operation of NASENI, who meet the conditions herein are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates without factory/industrial experience need not apply.
• Candidates must not be more than fifty-five (55) years of age by October 2022.
• Ownership of productive patents would be an advantage.

Job Title: Managing Director, Heavy Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (HEMEDI) – CONRAISS 15

Location: Bauchi
Institute: Heavy Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (HEMEDI)
Tenure: 4 Years Renewable

Mandate of The Institute

The mandate of Heavy Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (HEMEDI), Bauchi is in the area of heavy-duty machinery and equipment design, research, development and manufacturing and ceding production systems to private industries for local mass production and commercialization. This is in addition to helping and intervening in the areas of heavy machinery overhaul, repairs, maintenance and production of spare parts for local industries.

Job Description

• Successful candidate will be responsible for coordination and supervision of research for the development and manufacturing of heavy duty equipment and machineries for self-reliance and industrial development of Nigeria.
• He /She will provide solutions to the problems of equipment maintenance and local manufacturing of essential spare parts for heavy equipment and machineries.
• The Managing Director is accountable for the day-to-day running of the institute.
• He manages resources for optimal utilization and revenue generation while ensuring profitability.
• He reports diredy to the Executive Vice Chairman / Chief Executive of NASENI.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D. in the field of Mechanical, Automobile, Metallurgical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering.
• Candidates must be registered with COREN and produce evidence of membership of other relevant professional bodies.
• Scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals is a requirement.

Experience:

• Post graduation experience in any of the fields of Mechanical, Automobile, Metallurgical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering, is required.
• Sound knowledge of machine shop practice, machine tool operation at precision engineering level and automation aids for manufacturing operations will be an advantage.
• In addition, very reasonable knowledge of production management and control, and maintenance such as retrofit and management experience is also a requirement.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must possess relevant Ph.D. Degrees appropriate to the mandate of the institutes.
• Minimum of 15 years post-qualification (post first degree) experience in technical fields, and requisite experience at management level is a mandatory requirement

• Candidates must possess knowledge in the new and emerging areas of science and technology, including CNC and CAD/CAM.
• Candidates must demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Candidates must demonstrate capacity for Research and Development (R&D).
• Candidate should possess the ability to develop/implement prospective vision for the institute, establish strategic goals, liaise with the private sector and other local and international research and technology-based organizations.
• Senior executives in the Engineering/Science Infrastructure operation of NASENI, who meet the conditions herein are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates without factory/industrial experience need not apply.
• Candidates must not be more than fifty-five (55) years of age by October 2022.
• Ownership of productive patents would be an advantage.

Job Title: Managing Director, Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute (AAVEDI) – CONRAISS 15

Location: Kaduna
Institute: Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute (AAVEDI)
Tenure: 4 Years Renewable

Mandate of The Institute

The mandate of Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute (AAVEDI) is to develop aviation and aerospace component parts, equipment, machineries and products and their production systems and disseminate developed technologies, products and services to the private sector for local mass production, commercialization, and standardization of the Nigerian made aviation products. The institute is mandated to help local industries and companies in the aviation sector in the areas of equipment maintenance, local manufacture of spare parts, and the design and manufacture of machines.

Job Description

• Successful candidate would be responsible for research, design and development of local manufacturing of aviation and aerospace components parts and air crafts.
• He/She is responsible for development of solutions to the problems of equipment maintenance and local manufacturing of essential spare parts and components for both civil and military applications.
• The managing director will liaise with civil aviation authority, military and private sector, local and international research and development organizations and industries.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a PhD degree in the field of Aeronautics, Industries, Avionics Engineering or related fields.
• Candidate must be registered with COREN and produce evidence of membership of other relevant professional bodies.
• Publications in peer-reviewed scholarly journals is a requirement.

Experience:

• Sound knowledge of machine shop practice of precision engineering level and automation aids for aviation and navigation aids for aviation and aerospace industries/manufacturing operations will be an advantage.
• In addition reasonable knowledge of production management and control, maintenance management in aviation industry is a requirement.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must possess relevant Ph.D. Degrees appropriate to the mandate of the institutes.
• Minimum of 15 years post-qualification (post first degree) experience in technical fields, and requisite experience at management level is a mandatory requirement.
• Candidates must possess knowledge in the new and emerging areas of science and technology, including CNC and CAD/CAM.
• Candidates must demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Candidates must demonstrate capacity for Research and Development (R&D).
• Candidate should possess the ability to develop/implement prospective vision for the institute, establish strategic goals, liaise with the private sector and other local and international research and technology-based organizations.
• Senior executives in the Engineering/Science Infrastructure operation of NASENI, who meet the conditions herein are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates without factory/industrial experience need not apply.
• Candidates must not be more than fifty-five (55) years of age by October 2022.
• Ownership of productive patents would be an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are required to forward their Applications with Fifteen (15) copies of their up-to-date CV. This include among others:

• Educational / Professional Qualifications with Dates
• Relevant Job Experience
• Present Salary and Emolument
• Confidential Report from three Referees addressed directly to “The Executive Vice Chairman / Chief Executive.
• Contact address with Telephone Numbers and Email Addresses.

All Applications should be sent in one envelope with the name of the Institute marked at the Top Left Hand Corner and addressed to:
The Executive Vice Chairman / Chief Executive,
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI),
Idu Industrial Area,
PMB 391, Garki,
Abuja.

Deadline: 9th August, 2022.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted